Colorful Living: Dream Homes Shaped by Feeling-First Design

Some homes whisper: Susan and Barry's Charlotte home speaks with joyful confidence — rich in color, easy in comfort.

For Susan, it's the vision she carried for years: a space that feels cheerful and expressive. For Barry, it's a finished, cohesive home that simply works — rooms that welcome you in and make you want to stay awhile. Bringing that balance to life was Lori Savio of Home, Heart & Soul, whose process begins with one question: How do you want your home to feel?

Here, personality shines through with jewel-toned upholstery, anchored by a plush plum sectional and balanced by pale rugs, light wood floors, and airy walls that let color breathe. Floral accent chairs and painterly pillows add a curated, optimistic touch. The generous seating invites you to gather, lounge, and linger over conversation.

In the dining room, a stunning blush chandelier creates an immediate "wow" factor, sparkling beneath a watercolor ceiling that transforms the room into a work of art. Lori embraced joy in the bedroom: a floral-pattered accent wall, blush bedding, and a beautiful brass ceiling fixture with textured glass shades. It's a retreat that feels both playful and sophisticated — and incredibly comfortable.

"This is Susan's dream house," Barry says. "And Lori put everything together perfectly."

If you're ready for a home that feels like you, take the first step today. Connect with Lori to talk through your vision, lifestyle, and the intentional details that will make it your oasis.

Read the original Lake Norman Currents article published April 2026 (click to pages 28-29).